•Nearly 450 parents and children recently attended the Spring Into Knowledge event held at the Moberly Municipal Auditorium hosted by North Park and South Park Elementary schools. Literacy Coach Laura Beeler coordinated the event that encouraged parental involvement and targeted ages birth to students going into third grade.

Sunday, March 9, 2003

•The Randolph County Justice Center project has hit another snag, this time with finding a bond insurance company that suits the county's desires. Bond insurance was initially secured for the Justice Center Bonds on January 24, 2003 from Radian Asset Insurance of New York City, a "AAA' rated bond insurance company.

Monday, March 10, 2003

•It appears the Randolph County Commission may have committed another error in their handling of the Justice Center project. Contracts for owner's representative/project engineer/justice center spokesperson John Mann appear to be invalid under Missouri Statutes. The county commission, who at the time, was comprised of Presiding Commissioner Fred Ward and commissioners Rick Thornburg and Jack Franklin, appointed Mann to the project without a competitive process to select him. Citizens questioning County Clerk Jim Sears have been told there was no bidding process for John Mann's contract.

•The Moberly Fire Department received a call at approximately 9:30 p.m. Saturday evening reporting a fire at 420 South Clark in Moberly. Upon arrival the home of Jim Thornton was showing heavy fire and smoke in the basement area, as well as the roof area. Three trucks were at the scene and brought the fire under control by 11:30 p.m. After investigation the fire department was unable to determine the exact cause of the fire but a resident stated seeing an electric blanket on a bed on fire – which is believed to be the fire's origin. All occupants of the home were safely out of the structure. Assisting the Fire Department was the Randolph County Ambulance District and the American Red Cross.

Tuesday, March 8, 1988

•Moberly City Council met in regular session Monday night at City Hall with all members present. Several ordinances and resolutions were placed before the council for consideration and action. A letter from Jerry Brown, District Manager for Union Electric was read requesting a special election be held this June 7 to extend their non-exclusive franchise for a period of 30 years. Brown, present at the meeting, stated the new franchise agreement between the city staff and UE officials and was mutually beneficial to UE and the City. He also introduced Kelly Storm as the new customer service representative and congratulated Mayor Jack Valentine on his fine record as mayor.

•Randolph County 4-H public speaking winners for 1988 are Lisa Waite, Jill Heath and Christy Cunningham. Jill won the event for 4-Hers 14 years and older while Christy took top honors for those 12 years and under. Lisa was runner-up. Other participants were Donnie Berry and Laura Bale.

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•Winners of the Moberly Junior High School Science Fair received awards at the Tuesday night meeting of the Moberly Board of Education. They include Jay Garrett, Dana Self, John O'Loughlin, Emily Gerike and Cassie Lin.

•Winners of the Moberly High School Science Fair also received awards at the Board of Education meeting Tuesday and include Tammy Al-Hasani, Karen Huntsman, Richard Lin, Joan Martin and Mary Stockton. The award of Oscar Lin was accepted by his brother, Richard as Oscar was unable to attend the meeting.

•A plaque featured in a photo today held by Mrs. Zeda Yowell said it all: She was honored for loyal, dedicated and continuing service to Missouri Democrat Days and the Spirit of Grass Roots Politics, from the executive board of Missouri Democrat Days, Inc. March 5, 1988. Randolph County Circuit Clerk Zeda Yowell displayed the plaque presented to her by Dottie Hubbard, state president of Democratic Party for Hannibal Days at the Democrat Days in Hannibal during the banquet at the Holiday Inn in Hannibal.

Thursday, March 10, 1988

•Fire Chief Luther Davidson called attention today to the annual start of Fire Safety inspections of businesses and commercial buildings in Moberly. Davidson said the personnel of his department have had good cooperation from building owners in the past while the inspections were being made. He asked for continued cooperation.

Friday, March 8, 1963

•As of yesterday, 315 farms in Randolph County signed up for participation in the 1962 Feed Grain Program, Waldo Creed, chairman, Randolph ASC County Commission, has announced.

•Judges of the Randolph County Court, in session in Moberly yesterday, announced they were going to wage a campaign against the dumping of bottles, tin cans, trash, clothing, old shoes and other articles, in the ditches and around bridges on county roads. Such practices have cost the county money, as bottles and tin cans at times have cut tires on county maintainers in addition to the unsightly appearances.

•A two-part program featuring dancing and music will be presented in the gymnasium of the medium security prison tonight for inmates and the families of prison personnel.

Saturday, March 9, 1963

•C.E. Brinkmann, 733 Taylor, has been appointed superintendent of power of the Missouri Power and Light Co., R.H. Dawson, vice president of operations, has announced. Brinkmann succeeds J.C. Parks, who has been granted a leave of absence because of illness.

•John S. Mittenberg has sold his Electric Motor Rewinding and Service Shop to Mr. and Mrs. W.L. House, who are moving to Moberly from Eugene, Ore. Mr. Mittenberg will continue in the wholesale business, dealing in electric motors, pumps, well supplies, and the name of the firm will be known as Electric Motor and Pump Supply with headquarters in Moberly. Tom Bogie Jr. is associated with the business as a salesman.

Page 3 of 3 - •Dale Riley, son of Mr. and Mrs. William R. Riley, Middle Grove, has been chosen as Moberly Junior High School's representative on the Sophomore Pilgrimage to Jefferson City on April 9. John Harris, son of Mrs. Margaret Gutekunst, 912 West Reed Street, was chosen as alternate.